BMW K 1200 GT - Service Manual

K44_Titel.fm Seite 9 Mittwoch, 26. Juli 2006 1:53 13BMW MotorradThe Ultimate RidingMachineRider's Manual (US Model)K 1200 GT

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Payload of Topcase22 lbs ( 10 kg)Speed limit for drivingwith TopcaseWith OA Topcase:112 mph ( 180 km/h)Observe maximum payload oftank rucksack.Payload

Press release lever 2 down.Release lever engages.Turn key in case lock to LOCKposition.Case is locked.Removing caseTurn key in case lock to RE-LEASE p

Press handle 3 down until itengages.Case is correctly engaged onits holders.Turn key in case lock to LOCKposition.Case is locked.Check case for firm s

Press release lever 2 down.Release lever engages.Turn key in Topcase lock toLOCK position.Topcase is locked.Removing TopcaseTurn key in Topcase lock t

Topcase is locked.Turn key in Topcase lock toLOCK position.Topcase is locked.Check Topcase for firm seat-ing.7102zAccessories

MaintenanceMaintenanceGeneral instructions. ... 104Onboard toolkit ... 104Engine oil ... 105Genera

General instructionsThe 'Maintenance' chapter de-scribes work involving the check-ing and replacement of wearparts that can be performed wit

1 Pull-out tool holderHolding of all tools with adapter2 1/4" bits5x Torx, e.g. removing and in-stalling rear wheel2x Phillips1x Straight-blade3

Remove cap from oil fill loca-tion 1 by turning counterclock-wise.Clean oil dipstick 2 with a dryclothPlace oil dipstick on oil fill lo-cation, but do

Install oil dipstick.Installing driver's seat ( 75)Topping up engine oilTop up engine oil up to speci-fied level via fill location 1.Checking eng

OverviewsOverviewsGeneral view, left side... 11General view, right side . . ... 13Underneath seat ... 15Left h

Visually inspect left and rightbrake pads to ascertain theirthickness. Direction of view:between wheel and front sus-pension at brake caliper.Front br

Perform a visual inspection ofthe brake pad thickness fromthe right.Rear brake-pad wear limitMin 0.04 in (Min 1 mm)(Wear limit, only friction lin-ing

Front brake fluid levelBrake fluid DOT4The brake fluid level mustnot fall below the MIN mark.(Brake-fluid reservoir horizon-tal. Turn handlebars oncec

Rear brake fluid levelBrake fluid DOT4The brake fluid level mustnot fall below the MIN mark.(Brake-fluid reservoir horizon-tal)If brake fluid level dr

Visually inspect rims for de-fects.Have damaged rims checkedand, if necessary, replaced bya specialized workshop, prefer-ably an authorized BMW Mo-tor

Once the calipers havebeen removed, there isa risk of the brake pads beingpressed together to the extentthat they cannot be slipped backover the brake

spacing between the ABS sensorring and the ABS sensor, andtherefor to ABS malfunctions ordestruction of the ABS sensor.To ensure the proper alignmento

Quick-release axle inthreaded bush37 lb/ft (50 Nm)Tighten the right-hand axleclamping screw 5 with the ap-propriate torque.Clamping screw onquick-rele

Install front mudguard andscrews 1 on right and left.Press the handbrake lever firm-ly a number of times until theresistance point is noticeable.Remov

Remove mounting bolts 5 ofrear wheel, holding wheel asyou do so.Lower rear wheel to ground.Roll rear wheel out toward rear.Installing rear wheelThread

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Tighten clamp 3 on muffler toappropriate torque.Muffler on manifold26 lb/ft (35 Nm)If the gap between the rearwheel and the muffler is toosmall, the r

The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designedfor holding motorcycles without acenter or other auxiliary stands. Amotorcycle standing on the frontw

If the motorcycle is raisedtoo far at the front thecenter stand will lift clear of theground and the motorcycle couldtopple to one side.When raising t

Have all work on the xenon lightsystem including bulb replace-ments carried out by a specialistworkshop, preferably an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retail

The alignment of the springstrap may differ from theillustration depending on thebulb.Remove bulb 6.Replace defective bulb.Bulb for high-beamheadlight

Install cover 1 (low beam) orcovers 2 (high beam).Replacing parking-lightbulbsIf it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topplein the course of

Bulb for parking lightW5W / 12 V / 5 WUse a clean, dry cloth to holdnew bulb.Insert bulb 3 into bulb socket.Install bulb socket by turningclockwise.Le

Pull lamp housing toward rearout of brackets.Remove bulb socket 2 (turn in-dicator bulb) or 3 (brake light/turn indicator bulb) from lamphousing by tu

light bulb) in lamp housing byturning clockwise.Insert lamp housing with retain-ing pins 7 in brackets 6. Makesure cables are not pinched.Install scre

Press bulb 4 into bulb sock-et 3 and remove it by turning itcounterclockwise.Replace defective bulb.Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, frontH21W / 12

General view, left side1 Windshield ( 63)2 Battery compartment( 131)3 Seat lock (below tail light)( 74)4 Adjuster for spring preload,rear ( 68)5 Adjus

Jump-startingThe wires leading to thepower socket do not havea load-capacity rating adequatefor jump-starting the engine. Ex-cessively high current ca

BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging andstorage will prolong the life ofthe battery and are essential ifwarranty claims are to be

damage to the motorcycle elec-tronics.Use BMW chargers with thepart numbers 71 60 7 688 864(220 V) or, as applicable,71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). If indou

Installing batterycompartment coverInsert battery compartmentcover in mountings 2Install screws 1.Removing batteryRemoving battery compartmentcover (

Never install the battery withoutthe protective cap.First install positive battery ca-ble 1.Mount protective cap 2 onpositive terminal.Then install ne

CareCareCare products ... 134Washing your motorcycle ... 134Cleaning sensitive motorcycleparts ...

Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use cleaning and careproducts available at your au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.BMW Care Products have

Black, unpainted partsIf plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaningagents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain

cleaning naphtha or spirit on aclean cloth or cotton ball. BMWMotorrad recommends remov-ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-mover. Then add a protectivewax

Technical dataTechnical dataTroubleshooting chart . . . ... 138Threaded fasteners . ... 139Engine . . . ...

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Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is very difficult to startPossible cause RemedyEmergency ON/OFF switch activated. Emergency ON/OF

Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value ValidFront brake caliper on wheelcarrierM8 x 32 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)Clamping screw on quick-re-lease axle in wh

Handlebars Value ValidMounting of handlebar adjust-ment on lower handlebar bridgeM8 15 lb/ft (20 Nm)10140zTechnical data

EngineEngine design Transverse-mounted four-cylinder, four-stroke en-gine angled 55° toward front. DOHC control withtoothed chain drive, 4 valves actu

FuelRecommended fuel quality 98 ROZ/RON, Super Plus unleaded95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded (fuel type can beused with reduced performance and consumption)

ClutchClutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutchTransmissionTransmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed cassette transmission inte-grated in engine housing

Rear-wheel driveType of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gearsType of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever, single-arm light-alloy castswinging arm wit

BrakesType of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disk brake with 4-pis-ton fixed calipers and floating brake disksBrake-pad material, front Sinte

Rear wheelRear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2Rear-wheel rim size 5.50" x 17"Rear tire designation 180/55 ZR 17Tire inflation pressureTire

Electrical systemElectrical rating of onboard socket 8 A, an onboard socketWith OE (Additional) onboard socket: 8 A, all onboard sockets togetherFuses

General view, right side1 Fuel filler opening ( 86)2 Adjustable handlebars( 68)3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front( 109)4 Headlight range adjustment(below

BulbsBulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 WBulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 WWith OE Xenon light: D2R / 35 WBulb for parking light W5

DimensionsMotorcycle length 91.3 in (2318 mm)Motorcycle width 38.7 in (982 mm), Across mirrorsMotorcycle height 56.6 in (1438 mm), At DIN unladen weig

Riding specificationsTop speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)10150zTechnical data

ServiceServiceBMW Motorrad Service . . ... 152BMW Motorrad Service Quality ... 152BMW Motorrad Service Card - On-the-spot breakdown assistance

BMW Motorrad ServiceAdvanced technology requiresspecially adapted methods ofmaintenance and repair.If this maintenance and re-pair work is performed i

to help with both advice and ac-tion.Important country-specific con-tact addresses and the relevantafter-sales service organizationphone numbers as we

Confirmation of maintenance workBMW Pre-DeliveryCheckConductedonStamp, SignatureBMW Running-inCheckConductedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the lates

BMW ServiceConductedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if reached sooner,Odometer readingStamp, SignatureBMW ServiceConductedonOdometer

BMW ServiceConductedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if reached sooner,Odometer readingStamp, SignatureBMW ServiceConductedonOdometer

BMW ServiceConductedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if reached sooner,Odometer readingStamp, SignatureBMW ServiceConductedonOdometer

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BMW ServiceConductedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if reached sooner,Odometer readingStamp, SignatureBMW ServiceConductedonOdometer

Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optional acces-sories and any special ca

Work carried out OdometerreadingDate11160zService

AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABSSelf-diagnosis, 82Warning indicators, 32AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 95Anti-theft alarm, 18Warning indicators, 42A

EElectrical systemTechnical data, 147Emergency ON/OFF switch, 17,59EngineEngine-electronics warningindicator, 27Starting, 80Technical data, 141Engine

Instrument clusterLighting sensor, 18Overview, 18JJump-starting, 128KKeys, 47LLampsBulb-defect warningindicator, 29, 30General instructions, 120Replac

RRear shock absorber systemAdjusting, 11Rear suspension preloadAdjusting, 11Rear-wheel driveTechnical data, 144Refueling, 86Fill location, 13ReserveWa

TiresApproved, 112Checking air pressure, 72Checking tread depth, 111Running in, 83Technical data, 145TopcaseClosing, 100Mounting, 101Opening, 100Remov

166Reporting Safety DefectsIf you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediat

Details described or illustratedin this booklet may differ fromthe motorcycle's actual specifi-cation as purchased, the acces-sories fitted or th

Underneath seat1 Driver's seat height adjust-ment ( 62)2 Oil dipstick ( 105), En-gine oil fill location ( 107)3 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear( 110)

The most important data for a filling station stop can be found in the following chart.FuelRecommended fuel quality 98 ROZ/RON, Super Plus unlead-ed95

Left handlebar fitting1 Cruise-control systemOE( 63)2 Operating ESAOE( 70)3 Operating ASCOE( 62)4 Windshield adjustment( 63)5 Horn6 Flashing turn indi

Handlebar fitting, right1 Operating onboard comput-erOE( 51)2 Emergency ON/OFF switch( 59)3 Starter button ( 80)4 Heated hand gripsOE( 59)5 Flashing t

Motorcycle/Retailer DataMotorcycle dataModelVehicle Identification NumberColor numberFirst registrationRegistration numberRetailer DataContact in Serv

Instrument cluster1 Speedometer2 Indicator lights ( 22)3 Multifunction display( 22)4 Tachometer5 Anti-theft alarm indicatorlight (OE)6 Setting clock (

Headlight1 Side lights2 Low-beam headlight3 High-beam headlight219zOverviews

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Status indicatorsStatus indicatorsStandard displays . . . ... 22Displays with onboard comput-erOE... 23Dis

Standard displaysMultifunction display1 Fuel capacity ( 22)2 Gear indicator ( 22)3 Coolant temperature( 22)4 Clock ( 49)5 Odometer6 Trip meter ( 49)In

the service date is briefly dis-played following the pre-ridecheck. The month and year areshown with theSERVICE let-tering; in this example the displa

Displays with TirePressure ControlTPCOEMotorcycles withoutonboard computer1 Tire pressures as addi-tional value of tripmeterOE( 54)Motorcycles with on

Indicator light withcruise-controlsystemOE1 Indicator light of cruise-con-trol systemStandard warningindicatorsDisplayWarnings are indicated by thewar

Overview of warning indicatorsMeaningLights up yellow EWS ! appears onthe display.Electronic immobilizer is active ( 27)Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel

Electronic immobilizer isactiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.EWS ! appears on the display.The key being used is not autho-rized for starting, or c

Welcome to BMWWe congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarize yourself with your n

may be available, which can leadto danger driving situations, es-pecially during passing maneu-vers.Adapt your driving style tothe possibly reduced en

If the battery is no longercharged, continued drivingcan lead to deep discharging,and therefore to the destructionof the battery.If possible, do not c

Replacing parking-light bulbs( 123)Replacing front turn indicatorbulbs ( 126)Bulbs defectiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.Lamp symbol with two ar-

Overview of warning indicatorsMeaningOil ! appears onthe displayEngine oil level too low ( 32)Is indicatedAmbient tempera-ture display flashesIce warn

Engine oil level too lowOil ! appears on the display.Oil level symbol appears onthe display.The electronic oil level sensorhas detected a low engine o

overview of the possible warningsis provided on the following page.333zStatus indicators

Overview of warning indicatorsMeaningFlashesSelf-diagnosis not completed ( 35)Lights upABS error ( 35)334zStatus indicators

Self-diagnosis not completedABS warning light flashes.The ABS function is not avail-able, because the self-diagno-sis has not been completed. Tocheck

Overview of warning indicatorsMeaningFlashes rapidlyASC intervention ( 37)Flashes slowlySelf-diagnosis not completed ( 37)Lights upASC deactivated ( 3

ASC interventionASC warning light flashesrapidly.The ASC has detected insta-bility at the rear wheel and hasreduced the torque. The warninglight flash

Table of ContentsYou can also use the index at theend of this Rider's Manual to finda specific topic.1 General instructions . ... . 5Overview . .

tire pressure is outside the per-missible tolerance, the generalwarning light flashes in red.The critical air pressure of thefront wheel 3 or the rear

Overview of warning indicatorsMeaningLights up yellow Is indicatedTire pressure in limit area of permissibletolerance ( 40)The critical air pres-sure

Tire pressure in limit area ofpermissible toleranceGeneral warning light showsyellow.Tire symbol appears on thedisplay.Critical air pressure flashes.T

warning light also lights up. Inthis case:Have fault eliminated by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.There is a fa

Anti-theft alarmwarning indicatorsOEDisplayAnti-theft alarm warningare shown in the area 2 inconjunction with the generalwarning light 1 following the

Overview of warning indicatorsMeaningIs indicatedAnti-theft alarm battery weak ( 44)Lights up yellow Is indicatedAnti-theft alarm battery drained ( 44

Anti-theft alarm battery weakBattery symbol appears onthe display.DWA appears on the display.This error message is onlydisplayed for a short timefollo

OperationOperationIgnition switch and steering lock ... 47Electronic immobilizer... 48Clock ... 49Odometer

Helmet holder . ... 76446zOperation

Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive one master key andone spare key. If a key is lost,please note the information onthe electronic immobil

Headlight . . . . ... 72Front and rear seats. . . . ... 73Helmet holder . . . ... 765 Riding . . . ... 77Safe

Locking handlebarsIf the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surfaceof the ground will determinewhether it is better to turn thehandlebars to the left

Replacement and extrakeysReplacement and spare keysare only available through an au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.The keys are part of an integrat-ed

Each time the button is pressed,the display shows values start-ing with the current value in thefollowing order:Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip

Multifunction displayAdjusting dimmingAdjusting the dimmingwhile driving can lead toaccidents.Only adjust the dimming whenthe motorcycle is stationary

Ambient temperatureWhen the motorcycle is stopped,the engine heat can falsify themeasurement of the ambienttemperature 1. If the influenceof the engin

Average speedThe average speed 1 is cal-culated based on the elapsedtime since the last reset. Timesduring which the engine wasstopped are excluded fr

Oil level indicatorThe oil level indicator 1 providesinformation on the oil level in theengine. It can only be displayedwhen the motorcycle is stopped

The tire pressures are displayedwith the letteringRDC. The left-hand value indicates the air pres-sure of the front wheel, and theright-hand value the

Low-beam headlightThe low-beam headlight switcheson automatically when you startthe engine.With the engine switchedoff, you can switch on thelights by

Press left-hand turn indicatorbutton 1.Left-hand turn indicator isswitched on.Indicator light for left-hand turnindicator flashes.Switching on right-h

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The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on thebattery. Do not use the hazardwarning flashers for longer thanabsolutely necessary.If a turn indicat

Emergency ON/OFFswitch1 Emergency ON/OFF switchOperating the emergencyON/OFF switch when ridingcan cause the rear wheel to lockand thus cause a fall.D

2 Heating function off.3 50 % heat output (one dotvisible).4 100 % heat output (threedots visible).Seat heatingOESeat heating, front seat1 Switch for

Seat heating of passengerseat1 Switch for seat heating, rearseatThe passenger seat can be heat-ed at two levels. Seat heatingcan be activated only whe

Automatic StabilityControl ASCOESwitching off ASCfunctionSwitch on ignition.The ASC function can al-so be deactivated whiledriving.Press and hold ASC

Pull the seat height adjust-ment 1 into the end position.Press the seat height adjust-ment forward as far as possibleat the top or bottom.End position

Setting road speedBriefly push button 3 in SETdirectionThe cruise-control systemcan be used within a speedrange of 30 mph to 112 mph(50 km/h to 180 km

Step-by-step decelerationBriefly push button 3 in RESdirection.The speed is decreased byapprox. 2 km/h each time youpush the button, and the newsettin

though you might have intendedslowing to a lower speed.Indicator light for cruise-control system lights up.Stored speed is resumed.Switching off cruis

ClutchAdjusting clutch leverIf the position of the clutchfluid reservoir is changed,air can enter the clutch system.Do not reposition the handlebarcon

General instructionsGeneral instructionsOverview ... 6Abbreviations and symbols . . . ... 6Equipment ...

HandlebarsAdjustable handlebarsThe height of the handlebars 1is adjustable. Consult a certifiedworkshop, preferably an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retail

Adjusting the spring preloadwhile the motorcycle is be-ing ridden can lead to accidents.Adjust the spring preloadonly when the motorcycle isstationary

To reduce absorption, turn ad-justing screw 1 in arrow direc-tion S.Basic setting of rearwheel rear-wheel damp-ingTurn adjusting screw as faras possib

Calling up settingsSwitch on ignition.Press button 1.Current setting is displayed.Display goes out automaticallyafter a few seconds.Adjusting dampingS

One-up with luggageTwo-up (with luggage)If button 1 is not pressed fora longer time, spring preloadis set as indicated. During thesetting procedure, t

Headlight range andspring preloadThe headlight range generallyremains constant due to the ad-justment of the spring preload tothe loading state.Spring

Turn the key 1 counterclock-wise in the seat lock.Lift the seat at the rear andrelease the key.With OE Seat heating:Disconnect the connector 2 bypress

Lift seat up to remove.Lay the seat on the cover sideon a clean surface.Installing driver's seatWith OE Seat heating:Close connector 2.If too muc

If too much pressure is ap-plied in the forward direc-tion, there is a danger that themotorcycle will be pushed off itsstand.Make sure that the motorc

RidingRidingSafety instructions . . ... 78Checklist . ... 79Starting . . ... 80Running

OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-al will provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and repair work car-ried ou

Safety instructionsRider's equipmentDo not ride without the correctclothing. Always wear:HelmetRider's suitGlovesBootsThis applies even to s

Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.For this reason, obser

BrakesFront and rear brake fluid levelsClutchClutch fluid levelShock absorber setting andspring preloadTread depth and tire inflationpressureFirm seat

ASC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 82)Press starter button 1.At extremely low tempera-tures it may be necessaryto operate the throttle twist gripduri

ABS self-diagnosisThe readiness for operation ofthe BMW Motorrad Integral ABSis checked by the self-diagnosis.Self-diagnosis is performed au-tomatical

If an ASC fault is indicated afterthe ASC self-diagnosis is com-pleted:Continue driving is possible. Itmust be noted that the ASCfunction is not avail

BrakesHow is the shortestbraking distanceachieved?The dynamic load distributionbetween the front and rear wheelchanges during braking. Theheavier you

Dirt or mud on brakesWhen the motorcycle isridden on loose surfacesor muddy roads, the brakes mayfail to take effect immediatelybecause of dirt or moi

Sit on motorcycle and use yourleft foot to retract side stand.Placing on center standIf the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guaranteethat the m

the windshield and wind deflec-tors immediately.Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.Use only unleaded fuel.Make sure ground is level andfi

TPC Tire Pressure Control.EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWMotorrad, you chose variousitems of custom equipment. ThisRider's Manual describes op

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Technology in detailTechnology in detailBrake system with BMW MotorradIntegral ABS . . ... 90Engine management with BMW Mo-torrad

Brake system withBMW Motorrad IntegralABSPartially integral brakeYour motorcycle is equipped witha partially integral brake configu-ration. Both front

How is the BMW MotorradIntegral ABS noticeable tothe rider?If the ABS system must reducethe braking forces due to theconditions described above, thenv

gine brake, e.g. when ridingdownhill offroad.Should a fault message resultdue to one of the driving condi-tions described above, the ABSfunction can b

Special situationsAt an increasing angle, the accel-eration performance is increas-ingly limited in accordance withphysical laws. This can result inde

for approx. 15 minutes after themotorcycle comes to a stop.The control unit can manage foursensors, and as a result two setsof wheels with TPC sensors

AccessoriesAccessoriesGeneral instructions. ... 96Onboard socket... 96Luggage . ... 97Case .

General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Your authori

tion is subsequently switched off.Approx. 15 minutes after switch-ing off the ignition and/or duringstarting, the onboard socket isswitched off to tak